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Amgen picks prolific biotech founder Chang as new top scientist

Bio Pharma Dive

Howard Chang will take over as chief scientific officer and senior VP of research as the biotech searches for more ways to overcome the looming loss of exclusivity for some of its top-selling medicines.

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Pharmacognosy and Drug Patents: Unveiling Nature’s Medicinal Treasures

Drug Patent Watch

This intersection is where pharmacognosy meets drug patents, creating a unique landscape that shapes the future of medicine. Let’s embark on a journey to uncover the secrets of nature’s medicine cabinet and the legal frameworks that protect these discoveries. ” – Dr. .

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Scientists discover non-invasive approach for cancer therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

Scientists at the Northwestern University in Illinois, US, have discovered a non-invasive approach to isolate a tumour’s attack cells from blood, rather than from tumours. Scientists removed and processed melanoma tumours, and found tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) within them.

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Deadly Fungal Infections Causing a ‘Silent Pandemic’, Scientists Warn

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Fungal infections are also adapting beyond the means of our medicine, causing a “silent pandemic” that needs […] (Tanja Ivanova/Getty Images) The world is in the midst of an antibiotic resistance crisis that contributes to the death of nearly 5 million people a year.

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Al Sandrock, Biogen's top scientist and Aduhelm defender, to retire in surprise exit

Bio Pharma Dive

Sandrock championed the controversial Alzheimer's drug, and was integral to the development of several other of Biogen's most important medicines during his 24 years at the biotech.

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mRNA scientists share Nobel prize for medicine

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mRNA scientists share Nobel prize for medicine Phil.Taylor Mon, 02/10/2023 - 12:56 Bookmark this

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Cell and gene therapies: why advanced medicines call for specialised logistics

Pharmaceutical Technology

But scientists have struggled to find effective treatments for many of these diseases since the dawn of modern medicine. It is certainly a pivotal moment for the cell and gene industry, with the next decade of R&D and clinical trials expected to transform the future of medicine.